Philosophy
We’ve been asking one question for a long time: Why? Why do we exist? Why do we reason? Why do we pursue knowledge? Through critical and creative reasoning, philosophy helps us find the answers.
Learning philosophy will provide you with new understandings of business, economics, science, criminology and society.
Our philosophy courses teach you the philosophical frameworks through a wide and varied history, including environmental philosophy, ethics, philosophical psychology, history of ideas and more.
A philosophy degree isn’t just theory. Working in business, information technology, public office and various other industries demands logical thinking — this is what philosophical studies can teach you.
Use those skills to understand complex problems and find solutions that can make a positive impact on society.
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GRADUATE SUCCESS
From Arts to Cambridge
Since completing a Bachelor of Arts at Swinburne, Dustin Barter’s work with Oxfam has taken him throughout Asia and East Africa.
Now he’s received a prestigious scholarship that gives him the opportunity to study at Cambridge University – for the second time.
The Swinburne Advantage
An undergraduate degree must be about more than just knowledge – it’s also job readiness, professional experience and access to further opportunities.
We partner with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences. Our degrees can include placements, internships, industry-linked projects, study tours and more. This is your chance to work on real-life projects, solve day-to-day challenges in your field and gain the professional skills that put knowledge into practice. You’ll build invaluable skills and confidence, knowing you have what it takes to land a job by graduation or even before.
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